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excavation
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. excavation
  2. 2. exhumation
  3. 3. discovery (of a new fact, talent, etc.)
This noun and verb (する) means "excavation" or "to dig up," referring to uncovering buried objects, ruins, or fossils through digging. It is also used figuratively to mean discovering hidden talent or unearthing forgotten works.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The city plans to conduct additional excavation on the premise of preserving the historic site.

Sentence 2

Due to the schedule change, we will be scaling back the excavation area.

Sentence 3

Kyodo News reported that human bones were unearthed from an ancient tomb.

Sentence 4

The city board of education is considering an additional excavation of the ruins.

Sentence 5

The deadline is approaching, so please prioritize and proceed with the excavation.